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Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
115
away
Chemistry Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
101
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 26 20 35 34 115
Houston RocketsRockets 31 25 20 25 101

After Action Report

The 76ers handled the Rockets 115-101. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The 76ers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Whispers of a Rockets locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.